Task Forces & Committees

The following describes the purpose of SOAR’s various task forces, committees and clubs. Streeterville residents are invited and encouraged to get involved. Any resident eighteen or older who is interested in participating should contact the chair of the task force or committee by email as indicated below.

Membership Task Force

Members are the core of SOAR. The Membership Task Force actively works to maintain and increase SOAR membership.

What we do: Solicit SOAR membership at community events; assist with planning SOAR Socials; solicit membership from local businesses; maintain relationships with members and businesses; and solicit membership renewals.

Safety & Well Being Task Force

The Safety & Well Being Task Force actively works to secure public safety for all our neighbors.

What we do: Develop safety-related events, including town halls with elected officials; connect and communicate with local police force; create and distribute information on safety in an urban environment; develop safety programs, such as our WhistleStop program

Land Use & Development Task Force

The Land Use & Development Task Force addresses land development issues, such as real estate development, traffic, and preservation, in order to ensure the desired balance between residential, commercial, institutional, retail, recreational and mixed uses that currently exist.

What we do: Advocate for green, pedestrian-friendly design and infrastructure for parking, new real estate developments, and green space; consider and respect the variety of institutions in Streeterville; identify opportunities to improve traffic patterns/flow.

Young Professionals Task Force

Streeterville boasts a vibrant community of successful and motivated young professionals, and SOAR believes we should get to know each other! Founded in August 2017, SOAR’s Streeterville Young Professionals have planned over 15 events at a variety of Streeterville venues, including DrumBAR, Pinstripes, Streeterville Social, and the Albert.

What we do: Streeterville Young Professionals plan monthly Young Professionals Networking Nights as a way for young people who live, work, or hang out in Streeterville to meet people across a variety of fields.

Marketing & Communications Task Force

The Marketing and Communications Task Force acts as the voice of SOAR. We handle all of the marketing, as well as special event planning. We communicate with our members and the Streeterville community via our electronic newsletters, social media, web and print materials.

Greening & Sustainability Task Force

The Greening & Sustainability (G&S) Task Force encourages thoughtful, environmentally-conscious development in our ever-changing neighborhood. We serve as a resource to SOAR for info on environmental issues.

What we do: Develop educational activities to promote environmental sensitivity; develop “hands-on” opportunities to improve the environmental quality of Streeterville; act as a liaison to Chicago’s municipal agencies; conduct the annual Beautification and Green Ribbon awards.

Garden Club

The SOAR Garden Club is responsible for maintaining the gardens at Lake Shore Park. From purchasing the plants to weeding the beds, dedicated SOAR members keep this neighborhood garden looking fresh all season long.

What we do: Purchase plants; plant greenery; maintain weeds; and water garden.

Blueprints Gala Task Force

The Blueprints Committee plans our annual Blueprints Gala. This is our largest fundraising event where each year, the SOAR Vision Into Reality Award is presented to Chicagoans in the arts and architecture who have communicated the unique beauty of Streeterville and Chicago to the world.

What we do: Nominate honorees; communicate with sponsors and donors; assist in marketing efforts; and plan and execute event.